DITTY

n. v.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

A saying or utterance; especially, one that is short and frequently repeated; a theme. O, too high ditty for my simple rhyme. Spenser.

2.
n.

A song; a lay; a little poem intended to be sung. "Religious, martial, or civil ditties." Milton.ditties sing. Sandys.

3.
v.

To sing; to warble a little tune. Beasts fain would sing; birds ditty to their notes. Herbert.


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